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Recent content by thadwalt

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    suggestions for a new computer

    On the motherboard it just depends on how much money you want to spend. Set the winows and linux up as a dual boot.
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    How to check the temperature

    you can get software that will chec this and display it for you.
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    harddisk problem

    Check for a virus in the bios.
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    random rebooting

    Check to make sure the cpu ios not getting too hot. If not, you might try getting a different video card or updating the drivers.
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    My Comp keeps crashing half way through startup

    Could be a virus or a corrupt file. I would try reinstalling the operating system.
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    A good case for cooling a warm CPU

    Make sure your not using intensive graphics software(ex. photoshop). Also you may get a larger frame so the air circulation is better.
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    System Resources

    Take the programs off of the system tray an restart the computer. This should speed it up.
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    Running divx movie on pc

    The laptop probably has more video ram than the desktop. I suggest getting more video ram for the desktop.
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    Can a virus harm hardware?

    I have herd there are viruses out there that can harm hardware. One in mind causes your computer to run at an accelerated speed and basically causes a meltdown.
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    No free memory.. close programs

    Well it might be about time to go out and buy you some more memory which will probally be the fastest fix.
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    Computer keeps on re-starting over and over.

    Try going into your computer in safe mode, and then re-installing your video card driver. Then restart your computer and boot up the normal way. That should take care of it.
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    Open Windows Explorer in Specific Directory

    Go into your my computer icon then from there go the internet options icon. Then type in where you want your windows explorer to open up to.
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    Recommendations on Tweaking?

    Well I know that first you should download a speed up agent like the ones you mentioned. Then when you have downloaded it should be self guided tour on what and how much to tweak stuff in your computer.
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    Game compatability for diff. os

    Well you would have to install the games in DOS if the games will run on your computer.
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    Get passed a screen saver

    There isn't anyway to my knowledge to get around the screen saver password. Other than just type in some possible passwords.

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